Black History Month: 23 Prominent Black LGBT Icons

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/08/prominent-black-lgbt-icons_n_4747530.html
Huffington Post; James Nichols

As we recognize and celebrate Black History Month, it is important to take a moment to remember and honor the contributions of LGBT black figures who have shone throughout the course of our nation's history.

In fact, what many refer to as the LGBT movement's beginning, the rebellion against the police at the Stonewall Inn, was predominately instigated by queer and trans youth of color.

In celebration of Black History Month and the journey of queer people throughout time, check out the selection of 23 influential black LGBT icons below.

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Included in the list are some notable trans* men and women, such as Laverne Cox, Janet Mock, Kye Allums, and more.